Solo Card Services

Good Points Given to children Over 11 (Natwest) 13 (HSBC) Accepted everywhere, even abroad Chip & Pin Bad Points Nothing General Comments I am writing this review on behalf of my son. My son got his Solo Debit Card from our local Natwest bank. We went in to ask about the accounts they offered, and the account was set up. 3 Days later the card arrived, then 2 days after the pin number arrived after activating the card. My son has used the card all over our local town and online. It's perfect for a teenager as you don't have to carry cash around with you. I would recommend this card to ...

I opened a NatWest (Card Plus) account to i could have this card. And i don't regret it one bit! It's accepted most place's i shop (try not to get this confused with the "Switch" sign). Amazon, Play, Currys and more accept this card. HSBC (Live Cash) Let you have this card from 13+, but NatWest (Card Plus) let you have it from 11+. Overall must have for Under 18's (Over 18's can have one aswell)! Thank's, Andrew ...

The Solo card was launched by the Switch Card Scheme in July 1997 (hence the Switch and Solo logos been very similar). In many ways the Solo card works identically to the Switch (or now Maestro) card, it is a fully electronic debit card that can be used in thousands of retail outlets in the high street as well as most major online shops. The Solo card is differnet to Switch/Maestro however, in its level of financial control. Before a payment is processed, the card has to be authroised (we're talking a matter of seconds here, so there's no big wait) and you'll never be allowed to spend more than you have in your account. Solo is designed to ...